2015 Constitutional Rights Foundation Los Angeles The Purpose of Affirmative Action What is affirmative action What is the purpose of affirmative action programs at public universities ID: 761295
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The Purpose of Affirmative Action What is affirmative action? What is the purpose of affirmative action programs at public universities ? Do you think this is a valuable purpose? Explain your answers in at least one well-developed paragraph using evidence from the text of the article from Bill of Rights in Action. Writing Activity #1 © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.
You Be the Judge Imagine you are a Supreme Court justice. What did the Supreme Court decide in Fisher v. Texas? What would you have ruled if you were a justice on the court? Write one to two paragraphs using evidence from the article in Bill of Rights in Action to support your answer:(a) If you agree with the Court’s decision, write a concurring opinion, stating your reasons for agreeing with the majority’s decision .(b) If you disagree with the Court’s decision, write a dissenting opinion, stating your reasons for disagreeing with the majority’s decision. Writing Activity #2 © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.
Are There Alternatives? What alternatives to affirmative action do schools have to achieve greater diversity on their campuses? Use the text of the article from Bill of Rights in Action to find evidence for your answer. In addition, research what colleges and universities other than the University of Texas use to achieve greater diversity on campus. In three paragraphs, explain the pros and cons of these alternatives. In the third paragraph, write a conclusion explaining whether you think these alternatives are more or less effective than affirmative action in achieving diversity. Explain your conclusion with evidence from your reading and research. Writing Activity #3 © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.
Common Core State Standards English-Language Arts ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.8 Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents ) and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The Federalist , presidential addresses ). © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.
Common Core State Standards English-Language Arts SL.11–12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence , conveying a clear and distinct perspective , such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience , and a range of formal and informal tasks. © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.
Common Core State Standards History/Social Studies ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole . ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas . ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3 Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.
Common Core State Standards History/Social Studies Research to Build and Present Knowledge: ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research . Range of Writing: ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. © 2015, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles.